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cellphones

Media Sync: iTunes Syncing on HTC, Nokia, Sony, and Sony Ericsson Devices

Obviously, if you love iTunes but do not own an iPhone, syncing your music can be frustrating. Salling Software has developed a solution to this problem with Media Sync—an app that transfers playlists, music and podcasts to a wide array of Nokia, Sony, and Sony Ericsson phones (also works in a limited fashion with the HTC Touch Diamond). The basic Windows / Mac software is free, but you will have to shell out $22 for the fast sync version. And, naturally, it does not transfer DRM protected tunes. [Salling via Cult of Mac]

5:50 PM on Wed Sep 3 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,944 views, 11 comments

Latest by craig_16: @takashimiike Ultimate: Sorry, but I disagree. Salling release quality multiplatform software which requires many, many hours of development. These people more »

earphones

Shure Rolls Out Cheaper SE102MPA Phone Headset, Bundles Free Music Phone Adapter With Full SE Line

As you know from our recent Battlemodos, we love Shure's SE line of in-ear headphones, especially when paired with the Music Phone Adapter that gives you a microphone and control button for your iPhone. Previously, the MPA was a $50 add-on and the cheapest phones you could get it with were the $120 SE110s, but the new SE102MPA set adds the SE line's modular design to the low-end (but still great) SLC2 phones from Shure's "Pro" category and adds an iPhone adapter for $100, total. And on top of that, they've bundled the MPA with the whole modular SE line for even more deals. More »

12:30 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By John Mahoney
3,884 views, 11 comments

Latest by Minifig: I've had Shure ec3's for just under 2 years now - they have broken twice, and both times I've gotten more »

apple

More Cases Essentially Confirm New iPod Nano

Sure, we've seen "new iPod nano" cases before. But they were shrouded in the potentially illegitimate fog of Chinese OEM. These new cases, spotted at IFA, are by Hama—a sizable accessory manufacturer out of Europe that's been in operation for over 50 years and now making that 4G iPod nano look like a pretty sure thing. Quick, give your loved ones your 3G nanos "out of the kindness of your heart" before it's too late! [Engadget Spain via gadget lab]

11:28 AM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Mark Wilson
11,378 views, 30 comments

Latest by SirNirian: I'm pretty sure it's real because at the very top of the case you can kinda see through it and more »

nokia

Nokia Comes With Music to Hit UK Cellphones First, Next Month

We alerted you to Nokia's plans for an unlimited, free (at first) music service way back in December: Now it looks like the first place to benefit from free tunes is the UK, starting next month. The Nokia 5310 will be the first handset to Come with Music, but there's no word on when Nokia will be bringing it to the US. [The Guardian via Moconews]

4:22 AM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Kit Eaton
1,067 views, 9 comments

Latest by F_munk: @Fountainhead: Are you sure the ones you saw in HK and red China aren't the counterfeit ones you can find on more »

cellphones

Yamaha Trumpet...Cellphone?


Yamaha and KDDI put together a group of concept cellphones with musical themes, including a trumpet, guitar, DJ scratch pad, and drums. [MobileMentalism and AkihabaraNews]

1:31 PM on Sat Aug 30 2008
By Brian Lam
6,948 views, 9 comments

IFA 2008

Quick View on Philips New IFA 2008 Gadgets

In addition to their new TVs and AV systems, Philips had a ton of small new gadgets and appliances at IFA 2008 today: new Streamium 160GB micro Hi-Fi systems, the CinemaOne all-in-one home theater unit, the new version of the Wake-Up Light alarm clock, a cool home messaging system bar, a beer draft machine, a barrage of grooming things, food processors, and the new Senseo Latte Select, which does perfect latte macchiatos in seconds. I'll get an espresso instead, because I was getting quite sleepy right there. Full gallery of shiny objects after the jump. More »

9:40 PM on Thu Aug 28 2008
By Jesus Diaz
9,725 views, 8 comments

Latest by Rincewind: @edd: Tried it. Philips.com doesn't know what a UPHI356 is either. more »

streamers

Logitech Squeezebox Boom: A Squeezebox Streamer Attached to Quality Speakers

Like a regular Squeezebox, the Squeezebox Boom streams music from a PC or internet radio station over 802.11g. Unlike the classic, it has a pair of 3/4-inch soft dome tweeters and 30inch woofers biamped with 30 watts of juice. More »

2:39 AM on Thu Aug 28 2008
By Brian Lam
5,104 views, 20 comments

Latest by Denver_80203: @smegz: So do I -Ready NAS which Slim (logitech) offers a NAS driven server software. PC is off, ReadyNAS more »

ifa 2008

Plantronics Gamecom 777 Dolby Gaming Headset Ears-On Actually Goes to 11

I was able to try the new Plantronics Gamecom 777 gaming headset here at IFA Showstoppers preview (about the only few thing worth trying, since the Garmin Nuvifone was broken). The $99 headset—equipped with a microphone that folds into the headset itself, Dolby Headphone and Dolby Pro Logic II technology—feels good both on your head and in your ear. More »

4:50 PM on Wed Aug 27 2008
By Jesus Diaz
5,522 views, 18 comments

Latest by king_of_fools: Ears-On Actually Goes to 11 **Cheech Voice** Hey man! Thats false advertising! more »

music loving winos

Wine Glass Speakers With a Wine Barrel Amp Are For Listening, Not Drinking

Leave it to the Japanese to come up with the crazy Mini Clear Sound System DT-SA101. It has a rated output of 4W (x2), but the only thing that really matters here is the design. In addition to looking like a couple of wine glasses and a barrel, the DT-SA101 also features LEDs in the glass that apparently give the wine/champagne a carbonated look. At any rate, even if you were willing to waste $240 on this unit, you probably won't get a chance to since it is a Japan only release. [Product Page and Fareastgizmos]

6:30 PM on Tue Aug 26 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,397 views, 10 comments

Latest by strider_mt2k: @bosskev: Ah, a box of wine, a can of bread and how. more »

music

OpenStomp Coyote 1 is Hackable Open Source Effects Pedal For Real Guitar Heroes

Anyone who is a fan of 1960s-era guitar idol mythology knows that crazy custom circuitry and effects pedals are nothing new. But the OpenStomp Coyote 1, the "world's first open-source guitar pedal" updates the trend for today's slightly more nerdy shredders, who can recreate the crazy circuit bending of yore in a custom software package that visually edits effects patches. On top of that, all aspects of the hardware—including the added LCD screen, 80MHz Propeller processor, microUSB and RJ11 interfaces—are documented, too, so feel free to open 'er up. It's shipping now for $350. [OpenStomp]

9:45 AM on Tue Aug 26 2008
By John Mahoney
2,832 views, 25 comments

Latest by nat lyon: nice concept- but the interface for programming the thing looks like ass. sorry. more »

question of the day

Question of the Day: Do You Use an All-You-Can-Eat Subscription Music Service?

I've never really understood music subscription services. Despite the conveniences, to date I have never, ever felt the need to lease something that can get imprinted on your heart like only music really can. It needs to be mine. But this week rumors kicked up again regarding an iTunes all-you-can-eat subscription-based model coming as early as September—the same rumors we've heard time and time again. While this time around the whispers are shaky at best, this rumor just won't die, and it's not a complete impossibility that it someday may actually happen. A lifetime iTunes subscription may be the one thing that could change my subscription-hatin' ways (maybe). Is there anyone else with me? Who else doesn't really buy the whole subscription model, and if not, would an all-you-can-eat iTunes change your mind? More »

6:10 PM on Fri Aug 22 2008
By John Mahoney
13,397 views, 103 comments

Latest by N/A: This is such a stupid question -- subscription and own-your-music is not mutual exclusive. You can be on subscription with more »

earphones

Holeder Earphones Concept Avoids Bacteria By Hanging in Your Ear

These unlikely-looking earphones have been dreamed up by designer Yoonsang Kim to combat the bacteria build-up that normal in-ear 'phones apparently have. They also hang together behind your neck when not in use, as a neat solution to that "oops my earphones are dangling" issue. There's just one flaw I can spot: just peering at my ears, these things would not fit... they'd either painfully distort my shell-likes, or just pop out. I bet I've got you prodding your ears, or trying to peek in a mirror now, haven't I? Still, it's an interesting bit of lateral thinking, and the sort of thing some earphone maker might try at some point. [Yanko Design]

8:50 AM on Fri Aug 22 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,320 views, 15 comments

Latest by justhesh: Or, you know. Use some rockin' circumaural cans like a real man. more »

piracy

PC Manufacturers See Piracy As A Hidden Benefit, Says id Software

Todd Hollenshead, CEO of id Software (think Doom and Quake), accuses PC hardware manufacturers of implicitly supporting piracy of all kinds because they see it as a "hidden benefit" when you buy a PC. This came up in an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, and was part of a larger point aimed at answering the question of why PC manufacturers aren't doing more to stop piracy with hardware measures. When asked if these companies are secretly happy about piracy, Todd says: More »

10:54 PM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By Jason Chen
17,590 views, 100 comments

Latest by N/A: piracy is not a hardware manufactures issue. would ID care if people were stealing computers from some warehouse and then more »

make it stop

Furby Gurdy Circuit Bent Instrument Brings Our Nightmares to Life

The hurdy gurdy is one of, if not the coolest old-timey instruments. Great sound, beautiful craftsmanship, not a lot of talent required to get a basic sound out of it, and so on. But David Cranmer's Furby Gurdy turns all of that on its head, replacing the dulcet hurdy tones with the synchronized moans of four brutally scalped Furbies wailing in unison. The rig can also be used as a sequencer using an appropriately anachronistic screw and rotating cam mechanism. The whole spectacle gets shown off on video, if you dare. More »

3:00 PM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By John Mahoney
10,102 views, 29 comments

Latest by N/A: just made my day more »

battlemodo

Cut-the-Crap iPhone Headset Battlemodo

Whether you love or hate your iPhone, you'll get tired of holding that big sticky piece of glass next to your face eventually. Want have a talk while you work or exercise? Need hands-free calling behind the wheel? Do you just have lazy, withered arms? Chances are you need a headset. Though the famed white earbuds are good enough for some, why settle for them just because they just happen to come free, and with an embedded mic? Other companies want a piece of that iPhone action, and have headsets that fit and sound a lot better. "Oh, but fair and wise Gizmodo, which headsets hath you divined for my unworthy purchase?" you might ask. Look no further. Well, no further than after the jump. (And by the way, this review is actually useful for any phone with a 3.5mm mic-and-stereo jack.)

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Feature

12:00 PM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By John Herrman
22,926 views, 81 comments

Latest by N/A: As a follow up to my earlier comment: I received my Vibes back from V-Moda. They have an updated device more »

concepts

KDDI's Concept Cellphone is Half Transformer, Half Musical Box

The KDDI AU Design Project bunch over in Japan have stumped up with this latest concept phone for music cellphones of the future. And it blends two things we like a Giz: funky cellphone tech and Transformers. In fact Box To Play is less "robot in disguise," and more "hi-fi in disguise" because when it's a phone, it's a normal phone—keypad, camera and such—but when it transforms it's its own speaker system with a graphical visualizer around its faces. Neat, and exactly the sort of innovative design I'd like to see in future phones. Check out the movie of the concept in action at the KDDI link. [KDDI AU]

4:28 AM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,921 views, 5 comments

Latest by silvarga: It's all good and well until someone summons the Cenobites. more »

wii music

Wii Music Parody Really Gives Nintendo What's Coming

Wii Music, Nintendo's "answer" to the music and rhythm games, is considered by many (including us) as one of the worst things Nintendo has ever put out. Good thing Sarcastic Gamer of Wii Fit and Microsoft Surface parody fame is on the job. Even though the general tech audience has resigned themselves to the fact that the public will buy any piece of crap with the Wii label on it, we're still holding out a sliver of hope that even idiots won't want to flail around while a guitar + xylophone + trumpet version of Yankee Doodle blares from their TV set. [Sarcastic Gamer]

6:50 PM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Jason Chen
4,953 views, 40 comments

Latest by N/A: My 2 cents: Mario Kart was great. Rayman RR2 can be fun with friends (but it should have had more more »

ps3

Sony PS3's VidZone Service Gives You Free Music and Video

Sony's just announced a video service for their PS3 called VidZone, which somehow offers up free music and videos, albeit only in PAL regions for the time being. It'll allow you to streaming unlimited music on demand for free, but it's unclear whether it'll be ad-supported, or whether the catalog will be full of only Sony BMG tracks, or whether these are horrible tracks that nobody wants to hear anyway. We'll update with more info when we get it, but this is separate from the current PSN service which already lets you buy and rent movies (which is shown in the screenshot above). [Maxconsole]

11:38 AM on Wed Aug 20 2008
By Jason Chen
4,628 views, 11 comments

Latest by N/A: It actually doesn't sound all that improbable. The ad shows movies that you would find free on demand with most more »

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